URGENT: Artscape is seeking actors and actresses, Cape Town
Men and women 20 - 30 Years old, Western Cape
Artscape Theatre Centre is calling for auditions for the 2017 New Voices Programme to be held from the 10th to 13th July 2017 at Artscape.
The New Voices Programme seeks to give voice to new theatre makers, directors, choreographers, scriptwriters and creative expression. It seeks to restore the dignity and confidence of artists of multiple creative expression. Moreover it seeks to excavate the buried stories in order to reclaim their identity in the mainstream. This year’s programme consists of four productions, Imbewu: The Seed, Once Upon a Nation, Night & Day and So-Called.
Once Upon a Nation: To be staged from 23 to 28 October 2017
The play uses skit-comedy, parody and story-telling devices to portray the various ways in which this nation, once destined for greatness, has lost the plot, and that many people’s lives have not REALLY changed more than 20 years into our Democracy.
Three actors are required as follows:
ACTOR 1: A white female between 20 and 30
Must be able to sing, eloquently speak English and in colloquial Afrikaans. A physical theatre background, and the ability to play the piano are strong recommendations.
ACTOR 2: A coloured male between 20 and 30
Must be able to sing, eloquently speak English AND in colloquial Afrikaans. Must be able to do an Australian accent. A physical theatre background, and the ability to play the piano are strong recommendations.
ACTOR 3: A black male between 20 and 30
Must be able to sing and eloquently speak English. A physical theatre background, and the ability to play the piano are strong recommendations.
All actors auditioning must be available from 02 to 28 October 2017 and are required to prepare the following:
- A Monologue of no more than 3 minutes, preferably showcasing different accents
- One a capella song that showcases your range.
Audition Details
Date: 12 July 2017, 10:00 – 15:00
Booking of the auditions will be by appointment only.
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